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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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